Most Business-Friendly City in L.A. County
In 2006, the Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) began honoring cities in addition to its corporate leaders for leadership in economic development at the annual Eddy Awards®, recognition of economic development stewardship.
Each of the winners and finalists has created a business-friendly environment that encourages businesses to locate or expand in their respective communities.
The award winners were selected based on the following criteria:
- Demonstrated commitment to economic development as a priority
- Excellence in programs and services designed to facilitate business entry, expansion, and retention
- Economic development activity over the past three years
- Competitive business tax rates and fee structures
- Availability of economic incentives
- Effective communication with and about business clients
LAEDC Most-Business Friendly City Winners
2009 – City with population under 60,000: Santa Fe Springs
Finalists: Bell Gardens, Commerce, La Mirada
2009 – City with population over 60,000: Long Beach
Finalists: Alhambra, Downey, Lakewood, Torrance, Whittier
2008 – City with population under 50,000: Vernon
Finalists: Culver City, La Mirada, Monrovia, Santa Fe Springs
2008 – City with population over 50,000: Santa Clarita
Finalists: Cerritos, Glendale, Long Beach, Pasadena
2007: Lancaster
Finalists: Burbank, Cerritos, Long Beach, Palmdale, Santa Clarita
2006: El Segundo
Finalists: Burbank, Lancaster, Long Beach, Santa Clarita